# So easy to do, you always say yes \*

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You don't need more willpower or motivation. That's the wrong approach.

Motivation rises and falls. You have no control over it.

If you're building a habit, you have to start with something that's so easy you can do it without any initial momentum.

Stanford Professor BJ Fogg says the key to forming long-lasting habits is to start with "Tiny Habits".

Start small and create a habit that's so easy, it doesn't require much motivation.

As the habit becomes ingrained, you can gradually increase its complexity,

Fogg also introduces the concept of the "motivation wave" - a period of heightened motivation that comes and goes.

It's crucial to use these motivation waves to take on more challenging tasks, but not to rely on them to maintain habits.

It's not about willpower or motivation. Set yourself up for success by focusing on building easy habits and leveraging the motivation wave when it comes. 🚀


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